Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Nakizzle's Shizzle was released by boutique polish maker Cult Nails as part of the Dance All Night collection for summer 2013. Described as a "bright, but soft blue" and a "bright take on a traditional pastel blue," this is a vibrant light sky blue. It's a classic azure shade and a perfect stand-in for Carolina blue, as I'm sure the UNC alums in my family would agree. Though a whitened color, it is bright, unmuddied and fresh. Direct sun enhances the brightness. Perfect for summer!Application was pretty good. The consistency of Nakizzle's Shizzle is fluid and creamy, with a smooth, full-bodied flow over the nail. Pigmentation is very good. As with most whitened shades, there is a certain amount of streakiness to contend with, especially on the first coat. But even though it doesn't have the primo self-leveling properties of other Cult Nails cremes, it levels out to even, wearable coverage with the second coat. Camouflaging my ridges required three coats, but I would happily wear it at two if I weren't photographing it. Cleanup is easy and straightforward with a little bit of pigment travel but no residual staining. Nakizzle's Shizzle dries naturally in good time to a shade that is slightly brighter than bottle color and a smooth glossy finish.Photos show three coats of Nakizzle's Shizzle over Seche Rebuild treatment and Pretty Serious All Your Base basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite. Apologies for the slack cleanup and various dings!

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Pure-T sky blue! Slightly brighter and less milky than what I'd call a baby blue. It does have a sense of depth to it and isn't quite as flat as my photos make it seem. I think this qualifies as a pool blue also, for those who love that family of blues. It's got a lighthearted, cheerful feel on the nail, good for deflecting any broody, negative vibes that may be lurking about. And if you're looking for a color to pair with yellow in your attire or in nail art, this blue looks especially sweet with it. It would make a beautiful fresh background for some daisy nail art, methinks....love,Liz